Addressing Bioterrorist Threats: Where Do We Go From Here?   [open pdf - 74KB]

"In discussing the threat of bioterrorism, planning, coordination, and preparedness are recurrent themes...A fundamental step toward addressing the threat of bioterrorism is comprehensive planning that focuses first and foremost on local preparedness and response capacity - integrating the role of state, regional, and federal governments, as well as state, regional, and national assets." The author discusses this integration with regard to public-health infrastructure, communication, legal issues, and education.